Evolving78
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i changed my date to June i think. i keep having nasty setbacks, so now i am just going to say December.
BSL 2013 Challenge
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JosieLynn
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So since I entered this challenge a little later, like late March I think I made my original date for BSL December, but I've been doing really well keeping my hair up in PS and sticking to my routine. So if it keeps growing like it did for me to reach APL I might actually make BSL earlier. I only had 3 in to BSL in March which means I might actually see some layers at BSL by like September. That would be awesome
ImanAdero
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I've been changing my BSL date since I got on this site haha.
But I really am sticking with August and making sure I'm doing my due diligence to get there. I'm BASICALLY there now, but I will definitely be there by August.
I always seem to have splits so I moved to August to give myself space and time to make BSL even with trimming.
lamaria211
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I think I chose Dec as my bsb length meet date and right now im sticking with it. My hair loves to be left alone so if I can do that till then I think ill make my goals!
RayRayFurious
New Member
I don't think I made a formal date but I think I can be full BSL by December.
koolkittychick
Well-Known Member
I think I set my date for full BSL by December, and though I vacillate back and forth with exactly when it will happen, I think I am still on track to be fully, indisputably BSL by December, MBL is it reaches to the bottom of my bra strap. I must say though, it's just beginning to "feel" long to me, especially when I let it down and it brushes against my upper back; it makes me feel like a princess, as corny as that sounds! And the last time I wore it out at work (it was the first time I tried a successful braidout), I got so many compliments on the style and length (many were shocked to find I had so much hair!) that I blushed publicly, but secretly swelled with pride that all my hard work and hair-hiding sacrifice is paying off.
Angel of the North
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Angelicus Congratultions, I think you should stick around till you reach BSL curly though
Initially my goal was to get to get to BSL by the first length check but that didn't happen
. I went back to find my original post and compared where I was then to where I am now. It's kind of funny because I was feeling all meh about the growth of my hair, having serious bouts of hair anorexia and not being able to bare the thought any length checks, but it has not been as bad as I thought.In my OP I stated that I was 3-4 inches away from BSL, at the last length check I reported that I was around 1.5 away from BSL and that is with a trim
, so yeah there's been some progress I knew I wasn't going to do the second length check because I'll be too far into my stretch by then but my next TU is scheduled for a couple of days before the August one. I have changed my goal date to August and feel hopeful I can make it to MBL by the end of the year.In other news, I've finally gotten my act together and got back to co-washing mid-week, I've actually just finished a co-wash. I did LCOB with my beloved grapeseed oil and avocado butter and I'm air drying in a single braid, I'm planning on wearing some sort of braid out up do when I go out tomorrow evening.
Evolving78
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I think I set my date for full BSL by December, and though I vacillate back and forth with exactly when it will happen, I think I am still on track to be fully, indisputably BSL by December, MBL is it reaches to the bottom of my bra strap. I must say though, it's just beginning to "feel" long to me, especially when I let it down and it brushes against my upper back; it makes me feel like a princess, as corny as that sounds! And the last time I wore it out at work (it was the first time I tried a successful braidout), I got so many compliments on the style and length (many were shocked to find I had so much hair!) that I blushed publicly, but secretly swelled with pride that all my hard work and hair-hiding sacrifice is paying off.
you don't sound corny at all! i am aiming for full BSL too. i am BSB and i am pretty much at BSL, but i am going to just humble myself until i get everything back under control.
but i still feel like i have short hair or like i still don't have enough to do a lot of the things i would like to comfortably. i don't want to have to force my hair into certain hairstyles. like i really want to wear a high bun without a lot of work.
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
I dont know about BSL in 2013 I was hoping maybe some hairs would scrape BSL by Sept. Yah, No. So...grazing BSL Dec 31, 11:59 pm. 
I was hoping maybe some hairs would scrape BSL by Sept. Yah, No. So...grazing BSL Dec 31, 11:59 pm. 
gvin89
Active Member
I dont know about BSL in 2013
I feel you...realistically I don't think I'll get there. I think anemia is affecting my growth rate - it has decreased noticeably.
Meritamen
On a happy hair journey
I think I said December simply because it's the end of the year. I don't know if I will make it by then but I do hope to be at least half way there. I haven't set a new date, just figuring I'll make it sometime in early 2014.
GettingKinky
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Yay QOTD!!
I think I originally said December, but I think if I get my hair flat ironed I may be there at my next touch up in 3 weeks
But now I want my hair to reach BSL unstretched -- I want to get out of the shower on wash day and know for sure it's BSL. And I may trim a bit when I get my touch up so I think December is still the right time.
SunySydeofLyfe
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My date was our anniversary August 6...I'm still hopeful. I need about 3-4 inches. I plan to stick to that date. Think i will length check tomorrow...to keep hope alive!!!
Suny
Seamonster
New Member
Hmmm, my longest layer is grazing APL, I think? At the end of June I will have an idea when I can expect to reach BSL. My crown is grazing neck length and I want that APL yesterday.
All that matters is I am happy with my growth, my hair is getting thicker. My wash n go is chin length, wonder if it will be Neck or shoulder length by the end of the year. Growing natural hair is something new everyday.
All that matters is I am happy with my growth, my hair is getting thicker. My wash n go is chin length, wonder if it will be Neck or shoulder length by the end of the year. Growing natural hair is something new everyday.
coolsista-paris
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I'll say i might reach my goal in december. Because fine hair is à pain in thé butt to retain i dont want to excite myself too much.
i.had cut my hair.to apl 2 months ago and its now à little past that. So i hope this bsl will happen.
Im.still wearing my flat ironned hair (i had dusted last week).
Ill keep dusting every 8 weeks. hope to retain.
i.had cut my hair.to apl 2 months ago and its now à little past that. So i hope this bsl will happen.
Im.still wearing my flat ironned hair (i had dusted last week).
Ill keep dusting every 8 weeks. hope to retain.
BraunSugar
New Member
To answer the QOTD: I should be comfortably resting at BSL by Septemberish. Maybe sooner? Not gonns sweat it though.
And I totally missed my BC anniversary.
It was May 29. Oh well.
And I totally missed my BC anniversary.
It was May 29. Oh well.
NikkiQ
Well-Known Member
Taking the Celies down today to slap the hair into a bun after M&Sing. Gotta figure out how to braid the hair down flat for this weekend. We're supposed to go zip lining on Sunday for a birthday celebration and I don't think the helmets will fit over my hair unless it's as flat as possible 
Evolving78
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KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
I'm the little engine that could around here. My air dried hair is exactly 3 inches from the top of my bra. I figured if I grow the average of 1/2" per month between June and November, I will meet my goal. Seeing that I grow less than the average monthly rate, I can make the difference up in December. If I am to make BSL by 12/31, I have to be very strict with my regimen. All I need is the Summer growth spurt to help a sista out.
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LadyRaider
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I don't think I'm even APL yet. I just didn't want to be held back and wanted to go on with you cool kids. Sigh...
Hey... do y'all still use conditioner to "weigh down" your hair to keep your curl pattern? I used to do that and get pretty curls. But sometimes cheap conditioner has a funny "soap" smell. So I prefer to wash out the conditioner now.
But now I don't get those big pretty curls. I just get um... my fuzzy curls.
Sometimes I care. Sometimes I don't.
What do y'all think? What conditioners do any of y'all use to stay in your hair like that?
Hey... do y'all still use conditioner to "weigh down" your hair to keep your curl pattern? I used to do that and get pretty curls. But sometimes cheap conditioner has a funny "soap" smell. So I prefer to wash out the conditioner now.
But now I don't get those big pretty curls. I just get um... my fuzzy curls.
Sometimes I care. Sometimes I don't.
What do y'all think? What conditioners do any of y'all use to stay in your hair like that?
NikkiQ
Well-Known Member
LadyRaider I think a few ladies still do that, but I've never really tried it before. I always relied on gel. I'm too scared to try anything else and end up with a head of tangles. Ain't nobody got time for that!
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
dreading washing my hair, but it's gotta be done. i removed two handfuls of hair before i put a plastic cap on for my oil treatment. i am sitting under my bonnet dryer now. i am going to use my mizani shampoo and my Nioxin conditioner. i need something as light as possible. the heavier the conditioner, the more it causes my strands to matt together. i don't want no all night detangling session either. and i am going to lightly flat iron my hair. i still plan on wearing my bun.
myhairgrowstoo
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I have a question and decided to ask it here because most of y'all have been APL before or is now while in the APL Challenge thread most of them are trying to get to APL...
I measure my hair by the front since it's easier for me (I rarely straighten my hair), how long is APL in the front? Do I need to wait until it is directly at my armpits in the front?
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Here is my hair now...or should I just wait until I straighten it to check the back?
I measure my hair by the front since it's easier for me (I rarely straighten my hair), how long is APL in the front? Do I need to wait until it is directly at my armpits in the front?
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Here is my hair now...or should I just wait until I straighten it to check the back?
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polished07
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This sound like it came from out my head! In sticking to my regi I need those 3 inches plus it would be nice to make BSL by my 2 year nappiversary 37 month relaxer free mark !
Incognitus
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I think I'll technically be BSL by my goal (mid-August). Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get that thick, full look. No matter how long it gets, my hair always seems so flimsy....
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